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New Releases August 11: Musical Discoveries

Selections focused almost entirely on “new” music, be it discoveries of the 18th century, rarities from Finland, or premiere recordings of contemporary composers.

Young man in dark suit and mockneck plays piano

Oliver CamachoMay 5, 2026

New Releases May 5: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Arethusa Quartet, and more

Felix Klieser, dressed in black, holds his French horn with his feet

Oliver CamachoApril 28, 2026

New Releases Apr 28: Felix Klieser, Pacho Flores, and more

Adela SkowronskiApril 23, 2026

Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more

Adela SkowronskiMay 26, 2026

Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.

New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more

Adela SkowronskiMay 19, 2026

The first release from Grant Park Orchestra in 15 years, plus new music from Behzod Abduraimov, Idith Meshulam Korman, and more.

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A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

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Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days

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A couple standing on a wheelbarrow kissing, woman in wedding dress, man in wool suit; working-class crowd watching and cheering.

Lyric Opera’s ’26-27 Season: Don Giovanni, Omar, Guys & Dolls, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 9, 2026

The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.

Nine musicians of ensemble minui (five string players and four wind players) in a Baroque architectural setting, checkered marble floors and ornate columns, natural lighting.

New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna

Oliver CamachoApril 7, 2026

Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.

Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

Oliver CamachoMarch 30, 2026

A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi's own.

Evening Music